Trump signals he may declare Strait of Hormuz US territory, escalating standoff with Iran

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President Donald Trump announced during a speech in New York that he plans to declare the Strait of Hormuz a territory of the United States soon. This move comes amid escalating tensions and military conflict with Iran. Trump urged Americans to accept higher gasoline prices as a cost of preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. Meanwhile, Iran asserts control over the waterway and vows a blockade until the US accepts Iran's claim of victory in the war.
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